Taimah

Taimah is a masculine name with a proud and mighty air. This smooth appellation is Native American in origin and an Anglicized take on the Meskwaki name, Tewameha. Tama shares this root, crowning the Tama County in Iowa. Of course, it was more than a name that brought Taimah and Tama into existence—it was the influence of its noble bearer, Chief Tewameha, who was known in English as Chief Taimah or Chief Tama. While this name is often credited with the meaning “sudden crash of thunder,” the true meaning of Tewameha remains a mystery to be uncovered for now. Chief Tewameha is said to have belonged to the Thunder Clan, so perhaps this, paired with the chief’s strong leadership, lends itself to Taimah’s charged and fiery energy.